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Heather Hutt and Other Sentinel-endorsed Candidates Win Big in Local Races 
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Heather Hutt and Other Sentinel-endorsed Candidates Win Big in Local Races 

Staff and Wire Report November 6, 2024

    Several local candidates endorsed by the L.A. Sentinel scored victories in the Nov. 5 election.  Below are highlights of the winning races. Hutt Wins Full Term in L.A. City Council 10th District Seat Heather Hutt — the incumbent appointed to the L.A. City Council from District 10 after her predecessor, Mark Ridley-Thomas, was convicted on federal corruption charges — was headed for a full four-year term Wednesday, as she held a robust lead in her first time facing voters. In results as of early Nov. 6, Hutt led challenger Grace Yoo by a 23% margin. Hutt had 32,726

Black Candidates on Your Nov. 5 General Election Ballot 
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Black Candidates on Your Nov. 5 General Election Ballot 

Joe W. Bowers Jr., California Black MediaOctober 30, 2024

As the Nov. 5, 2024 General Election approaches, a number of Black candidates are running for positions in the United States Congress, the State Senate, and the State Assembly. If elected, they would collectively represent a larger proportion of elected officials at the state level than California’s Black population of about 6.5%.  

KAMALA HARRIS WILL BE AMERICA’S 47th PRESIDENT
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KAMALA HARRIS WILL BE AMERICA’S 47th PRESIDENT

Danny J. Bakewell, Jr. Executive EditorOctober 30, 2024

With only five days remaining until election day, many news pundits are calling the 2024 Presidential Race “too close to call.”  But be clear, the choice is simple – the choice should and must be Vice President Kamala Harris.   

Rep. Barbara Lee Discusses Kamala Harris’ Plan for Black Men
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Rep. Barbara Lee Discusses Kamala Harris’ Plan for Black Men

Edward Henderson, California Black Media  October 23, 2024

Last week, the Kamala Harris campaign released its Opportunity Agenda for Black Men.  On Oct. 16, California Black Media (CBM) spoke with Harris-Walz campaign surrogate, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA-12), who shared more insights on Harris’ agenda and the importance of securing the Black Male vote.